Ada County 4-H

How do you choose the clothes that are right for you? The choices are endless, learn how to choose the right style for you! Learn about how sizes vary from brand to brand and even within the same brand. Learn how to read labels and care for different fabrics. To register for this class please submit this form. Starts January 9 Grades 5-8 Fee $20 with 4-H membership ($35 without membership)

Learn about your small animal at the Educational Carnival! There will be games and prizes for everyone. Saturday, February 6 9:30 am - Noon Expo Idaho (Use the Hawks Stadium entrance to the Small Animal Barn) Everyone is welcome to attend, but we do ask that our Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) have an adult in attendance. No need to pre-register, just come on out! Animals are not invited this year, so they get to take a break!

Please find below the links for the lottery forms for swine and beef animals that would normally go resale at the Western Idaho Fair. They explain the process of the lottery and how someone can sign up to be in the lottery for pig or beef. Forms are due back to the person listed on the form by Friday August 21st at 3:30pm.   Please distribute out to people who would be interested in buying a whole pig or half of beef.  Beef: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ElqBPJ9fW6WlN6WUh1RWpXQnM/view?usp=sharing Swine: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9ElqBPJ9fW6MWQ4MmJ5Z3AwWEk/view?usp=sharing

Spend time in Donnelly on Cascade Lake with the 4-H Adventure Camp. This camp is open to youth in grades 3rd to 8th. Stay in log cabins and enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, archery, and more outdoor activities. There are also team building activities and workshops too. June Kids Camp Grades 3-5 June 26-29 Cost $190 if paid by June 12th August Kids Camp Grades 3-5 July 31-August 3 Cost $190 if paid by July 17th Teen Camp Grades 6-8 July 6-10 Cost $230 if paid by June 22 To register for camp fill out the registration form and return or go online to Cascade Lake 4-H Camp and pay online!

4-H County Cat Project! Learn all about cats from different breeds, grooming, health and more! This project will help you learn more about cats and how to show your cat in the 4-H Cat Show. After completing this 4 week project you will show at the Western Idaho Fair! Wednesdays, June 3-24 6:00 - 7:30 pm Ada County Extension Office Cost: $15 (includes $10 4-H enrollment fee) Ages 6-18 To complete this project you will bring your cat to all meetings along with a leash, "H" harness, and carrier. Parents are asked to attend a majority of the meetings. To register return this form with your payment to: Ada County Extension, 5880 Glenwood, Boise, ID 83714

Greetings! Check out our Ada County 4-H Updates and Upcoming Events. There are a lot of great events coming up!   Youth Opportunities 4-H Teen Conference Dates: June 10-13, 2015 4-H Online Registration: April 6 th – May 18 th  (Late Registration: May 19 th -22 nd ) Delegate Registration Fee: $230.00; (Scholarships may be available) Late Registration Fee: $24 5 .00 Chaperone Registration Fee: $150.00 (Teaching and SLA scholarships available)   National Dairy Conference Dates: September 27-30, 2015 4-H Online Application available: April 6 th – May 1 st Estimated trip costs: $1000.00 (Scholarships may be available)   National 4-H Congress Dates: November 27-December 1, 2015 4-H Online Application available: April 6 th – June 6 th Estimated trip costs: $500-800 (Scholarships may be available)   Livestock/Small Animal Small Animal Field Day May 9. Click on this link to find out more information! Swine Weigh...

It's almost time for the annual benefit dinner. Proceeds benefit the Ada County Leader's Association. The tickets are $25 each or 2 for $40. They can be purchased here by clicking on the buy ticket icon on the right or at the Extension Office. The dinner starts at 6:30 pm and the live auction begins at 7 pm. Auction items include experience packages for family fun nights, couples get aways, outdoor adventure, sports, and more! There will also be smaller items available throughout the evening. Show your support for the Ada County 4-H program and 4-H leaders by attending this event! Saturday, April 11 6:30 dinner 7 pm live auction Center at the Park, 1920 Records Ave, Meridian Tickets 1 for $25 or 2 for $40